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Last Updated: Wednesday January 03 2007 15:17 GMT

In pictures: Seven things to look out for in 2007

Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Shrek 3, Spider-Man 3 and Harry Potter 5

Here's our pick of the news stories you should look out for in 2007. Firstly, there are loads of big films on their way - Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Shrek 3, Spider-Man 3 and Harry Potter 5

JK Rowling

More Potter news - it's been a long time coming, but 2007 could see the release of the seventh Harry Potter book, The Deathly Hallows

PS3

The next generation of gaming continues as the PlayStation 3 launches in March. Will it beat the XBox 360 or the Wii?

Michael Vaughan and Phil Vickery

In sport, we'll see the cricket and rugby World Cups. Can England keep hold of the rugby trophy? Will the disastrous Ashes performance be a distant memory? Watch this space!

Tony Blair (left) and Gordon Brown

Big news for the country, as Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to step down. Favourite to replace him is Gordon Brown

Ash tray

You'll be able to breathe more easily, as a ban on smoking in all public places comes into force in Wales in April, and England in July

Freema Agyeman and David Tennant

And sci-fi fans can relax - the Doctor returns for a third series with a new assistant, played by Freema Agyeman



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